Lucius Cornelius Sulla is one of the central figures of the late Roman Republic. Indeed, he is often considered a major catalyst in the death of the republican system. the ambitious general whose feud with a rival (Marius) led to his marching on Rome with an army at his back, leading to civil war and the terrible internecine bloodletting of the proscriptions. In these things, and in his appropriation of the title of dictator with absolute power, he...

Andrew Jackson (SparkNotes Biography Guide) Making the reading experience fun! SparkNotes Biography Guides examine the lives of historical luminaries, from Alexander the Great to Virginia Woolf. Each biography guide includes: An examination of the historical context in which the person lived A summary of the person's life and achievements A glossary of important terms, people, and events An in-depth look at the key epochs in the person's career Study...

Meet Thomas Jefferson, our third president-and one of the most famous of America's Founding Fathers. Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independence. During his time in office, he tried to maintain the ideals he had outlined in that document. He supported scientific exploration and worked to give Americans religious freedom and access to education. He will always be remembered.This series of engaging, in-depth books introduces readers...

Experience the Louisiana Purchase from President Thomas Jefferson's perspective. Learn about the challenges he faced, how he responded to difficult issues, and how he shaped the country during this pressing time in office.

Ronald Reagan (SparkNotes Biography Guide) Making the reading experience fun! SparkNotes Biography Guides examine the lives of historical luminaries, from Alexander the Great to Virginia Woolf. Each biography guide includes: An examination of the historical context in which the person lived A summary of the person's life and achievements A glossary of important terms, people, and events An in-depth look at the key epochs in the person's career Study...

Découvrez le jeu secrètement mené par Churchill pour lutter contre le nazisme, présent également dans son entourage. Pendant des décennies, les portes des coffres-forts des archives nationales ou privées sont restées closes sur les plus grands secrets du XXe siècle. C'est seulement maintenant, plus d'un demi-siècle après les événements dramatiques qui ont changé le monde, que nous pouvons entreprendre la tâche fascinante de tenter...

The Twelve Caesars, is a set of twelve biographies of Julius Caesar and the first 11 emperors of the Roman Empire written by Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus. The work, written in AD 121 during the reign of the emperor Hadrian, was the most popular work of Suetonius, at that time Hadrian's personal secretary, and is the largest among his surviving writings. The Twelve Caesars is, considered very significant in antiquity and remains a primary source on...

On 13 September 1356 near Poitiers in western France, the small English army of Edward, the Black Prince crushed the forces of the French King Jean II in one of the most famous battles of the Hundred Years' War. Over the centuries the story of this against-the-odds English victory has, along with Crcy and Agincourt, become part of the legend of medieval warfare. And yet in recent times this classic battle has received less attention than the other...

Appreciate famous stories and speeches from The Great Communicator, Ronald Reagan. "There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he doesn't mind who gets the credit. "Ronald Reagan. The Great Communicator. The Great Persuader. Actor, performer, leader, and President. Enjoy this wonderful collection of the best stories, jokes, and lines from the 40th President of the United States. Reagan's unique vision and wisdom combined with his...

“The Twelve Caesars” is a set of twelve biographies of Julius Caesar and the first 11 emperors of the Roman Empire written by Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus. The work, written in AD 121 during the reign of the emperor Hadrian, was the most popular work of Suetonius, at that time Hadrian's personal secretary, and is the largest among his surviving writings. “The Twelve Caesars” is considered very significant in antiquity and remains a primary...